Israel crime statistics
Israel Police 'in uproar' as high-ranking officer interrogated over severe abuse of power suspicion
The questioning reportedly centered on whether the officer intervened in a matter that would have been a conflict of interest.
Three killed in separate criminal shootings across country, Israel Police says
Two murdered in northern Israel overnight as wave of violence continues
Israel Police continues to fight crime in Arab sector
Hundreds of kilograms of inedible, illegal meat confiscated in Jerusalem
A large-scale raid on several butcher shops in Jerusalem led to the confiscation of hundreds of kilos of meat, much of which had been smuggled into Israel illegally.
Abraham Initiatives: 'More than half of Arabs murdered are young people'
According to new data by the organization, some 26 young Arabs up to the age of 30 lost their lives this year in circumstances related to violence and crime.
Jewish children assaulted at home twice as much as Arab children - survey
The yearly report on personal assaults in the country additionally claimed that 95% of the people who experienced sexual assault did not report it to the police.
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Cabinet approves program to rehabilitate convicted minors
75% of convicted minors who are released end up back in jail for other crimes within five years.
Minister Erdan announces decriminalization policy for cannabis use
Policy includes fines instead of criminal penalties for non-multiple repeat offenders.
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Poll: Majority of Israelis do not believe Netanyahu innocent in criminal probes
Only 28% said that they do believe Netanyahu, while 18% said they did not know.
Israeli-Arab mother shot dead in front of her children
Police don’t do enough to stop sharp increase in violence in Arab communities, NGO charges.
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The Jerusalem files
Most crimes against property take place within residences (2,734), on the streets of the city (2,282) and in stores (766).
Man left critically wounded by gunfire as suspect eludes police capture twice
The shooter managed to get into his vehicle and escape, speeding off against traffic.
Woman murdered hours after leaving battered women's shelter, manhunt underway for her ex
Though the investigation is still ongoing, police suspect that the 30-year-old woman’s ex-boyfriend murdered both victims before fleeing the scene.
Police chief: We don't want to be like the US, with masses of people in prison
Police chief Alsheich lays out his plan to win back the public's faith in speech to Israel Bar Association.